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33 Finger-Licking Recipes Heavy On The Butter

Looking for recipe ideas that bring bold flavors and simple preparation to your kitchen? This collection has you covered, from buttery pasta and rich seafood to indulgent steak and versatile compound butters. Whether you’re planning a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal, these dishes strike the perfect balance of taste and practicality.

Each recipe features clear steps and approachable ingredients, ensuring you can recreate these dishes with ease. Discover a variety of options, from smoky seafood to garlic-infused sides, and add a touch of creativity to your cooking routine.

Take a moment to explore this flavorful lineup. You might just find your next go-to recipe or inspiration for a memorable meal.

Garlic Butter Noodles

Garlic Butter Noodles. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This quick and satisfying dish combines browned butter, garlic, and Parmesan with perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy option for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Noodles

Garlic Butter Basted Grilled Teres Major Steak

Garlic Butter Basted Grilled Teres Major Steak. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This budget-friendly steak cut transforms into a rich, flavorful dish with a simple butter-basting technique. It’s a delicious alternative to pricier cuts.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Basted Grilled Teres Major Steak

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Caper Tomato Butter

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Caper Tomato Butter. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Perfectly cooked sea bass in a rich caper-tomato butter sauce delivers delicate flavors and a buttery texture, ideal for a special meal.
Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Caper Tomato Butter

Herb Butter Recipe

Herb Butter Recipe. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Combine softened butter with garlic and fresh herbs to create a versatile spread that’s perfect for enhancing meats, bread, or vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Herb Butter Recipe

Miso Brown Butter Udon

Miso Brown Butter Udon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Savory miso meets nutty brown butter in this comforting noodle dish. It’s a satisfying meal packed with rich, Japanese-inspired flavors.
Get the Recipe: Miso Brown Butter Udon

Garlic Butter Mushroom Spaghetti

Garlic Butter Mushroom Spaghetti. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Tossed with sautéed mushrooms and garlic butter, this spaghetti dish is a quick, savory choice for a busy evening.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Mushroom Spaghetti

Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These biscuits bring together buttery garlic flavors with a smoky grill finish, making them a standout savory side dish.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Cowboy Butter for Steak 

Cowboy Butter for Steak . Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

A garlic-herb butter sauce that turns any steak into a luxurious meal, delivering steakhouse-level flavor at home.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Butter for Steak 

Easy Butter Smoked Shrimp

Easy Butter Smoked Shrimp. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Juicy shrimp marinated in a buttery mixture and gently smoked, this recipe offers a rich and smoky seafood dish perfect for appetizers or main courses.
Get the Recipe: Easy Butter Smoked Shrimp

Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Smoky, tender mushrooms basted in garlic butter make this side dish a simple yet flavorful complement to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Smoked Butter Candle

Smoked Butter Candle. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This inventive recipe melts smoked butter into a spreadable treat, offering a fun and delicious way to enhance bread and other dishes.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Butter Candle

Steamed Stone Crab Claws with Garlic Butter

Steamed Stone Crab Claws with Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Fresh crab claws paired with a garlicky butter sauce you’ll want to use on everything from pasta to bread. A restaurant-quality dish made at home.
Get the Recipe: Steamed Stone Crab Claws with Garlic Butter

Butter Poached Lobster

Butter Poached Lobster. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Forget boiling—gently poach lobster in butter for a tender, rich result that’s as easy as it is indulgent.
Get the Recipe: Butter Poached Lobster

Traeger Fall Butter Board

Traeger Fall Butter Board. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This butter board features an array of flavored butters, making it a visually appealing and tasty addition to any fall gathering.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Fall Butter Board

Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter

Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Juicy grilled ribeye with herb-seasoned butter delivers tender bites and bold flavors, perfect for a memorable meal.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter

Herb Butter Prime Rib on Smoker

Herb Butter Prime Rib on Smoker. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Smoky, juicy prime rib enhanced by herb-infused butter ensures tender slices with unmatched flavor.
Get the Recipe: Herb Butter Prime Rib on Smoker

Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Garlic Herb Compound Butter. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This blend of garlic and fresh herbs creates a flavorful butter perfect for meats, vegetables, and more.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Black Garlic Butter

Black Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Sweet, umami-packed black garlic adds depth to this versatile butter, perfect for bread, meats, or fish.
Get the Recipe: Black Garlic Butter

Garlic Butter Prime Rib

Garlic Butter Prime Rib. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Prime rib seasoned with garlic butter makes a rich, flavorful dish, perfect for special dinners.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Prime Rib

Butter-Basted Smoked Prime Rib

Butter-Basted Smoked Prime Rib. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This smoked prime rib, basted in butter, offers a tender, flavorful centerpiece for your table.
Get the Recipe: Butter-Basted Smoked Prime Rib

Ham & Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

Ham & Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

These butter-soaked biscuits are loaded with ham and cheese, making them a comforting breakfast or snack option.
Get the Recipe: Ham & Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

Butter Swim Biscuits and Gravy

Butter Swim Biscuits and Gravy. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Buttery biscuits served with savory gravy make this a rich, satisfying breakfast option.
Get the Recipe: Butter Swim Biscuits and Gravy

Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Soft biscuits infused with roasted garlic and butter make a comforting, savory addition to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Cheesy biscuits with garlic, baked in butter, offer an indulgent and flavorful side dish.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Traeger Butter Swim Biscuits

Traeger Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These soft, buttery biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish with any meal.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Butter Swim Biscuits

Smoked Caramelized Onion Butter

Smoked Caramelized Onion Butter. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Smoked and caramelized onions add gourmet flair to this rich, savory butter, ideal for meats or bread.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Caramelized Onion Butter

Smoked Garlic Butter

Smoked Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Smoked garlic gives this butter a deep, rich flavor, perfect for enhancing bread, vegetables, or meats.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Butter

Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta

Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Nutty browned butter and tangy Mizithra cheese come together in this simple yet flavorful pasta dish.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta

Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger

Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

A burger with South American-inspired chimichurri butter brings bold, fresh flavors to your next cookout.
Get the Recipe: Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger

Mashed Rutabaga with Garlic Herb Butter

Mashed Rutabaga with Garlic Herb Butter. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Creamy mashed rutabaga paired with garlic herb butter offers a hearty, flavorful side dish.
Get the Recipe: Mashed Rutabaga with Garlic Herb Butter

Brown Butter Banana Bread

Brown Butter Banana Bread. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Sweet and moist, this banana bread recipe features the nutty depth of browned butter for a delightful treat.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Banana Bread

Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes

Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these potatoes in garlic butter are a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Tender steak bites coated in garlic butter make a quick, flavorful dish perfect with rice, potatoes, or salad.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Steak Bites